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At a tightly guarded camp in the mountains of North Carolina, trans teens find community, structure, and a break from constant scrutiny. advocate.com/news/culture/t…

Der "Zirkuszelt"-Kanzler ist seit genau einem Jahr im Amt. queer.de/detail.php?art…

Man charged with hate crime after trying to 'beat gay out of child' thepinknews.com/2026/05/05/flo…

Reshaping Narratives: Portrayal of LGBTIQ+ Kenyans in Democratic Processes The media says we need balance. But there is no 'other side' to our humanity. This episode on Queering The Ballot II podcast confronts an uncomfortable truth of queer voices being treated as optional,or worse, as problems requiring an 'opposing' viewpoint. Globally, 51 countries have documented politicians using homophobia and transphobia as electoral tools, according to a recent research by Outright International. In Kenya, we have watched candidates focus on who we love instead of the cost of living and on our existence instead of corruption and other social issues that the country is grappling with. Social media and independent platforms are giving us space to own our stories. The media "balances" our humanity with hate, and we must build alternatives. Our vote.Our future. Our narrative. Watch The Full playlist of Queering The Ballot II here:youtube.com/playlist... #QueeringTheBallot #OurVoteOurFuture #Kenya2027

Der Vatikan rüffelt deutsche Bischöfe, weil sie Schwule und Lesben nicht mehr ganz so sehr verdammen möchten. queer.de/detail.php?art…

European Parliament votes in favour of EU-wide conversion therapy ban ➡️ bit.ly/4n0f67H 📷 Getty

The UK has officially recognised Homophobia/Anti-LGBTQ+Crimes as an aggravated offence with longer prison sentences. Under the Crime and Policing Act 2026, which received Royal Assent on 29 April 2026, such offences now carry enhanced penalties matching those for race or religion-based crimes, with longer sentences and no six-month investigation limit.

Überleben im Nahen Osten - Wie man sich selbst liebt, wenn man im Nahen Osten schwul ist schwulissimo.de/neuigkeiten/ue… #SchwuleAktivisten #NaherOsten #LGBTQRechte #Selbstliebe #Überleben

Trump administration proposes rollback of LGBT+ housing protections It would eliminate protection against discrimination based on gender identity and sexual orientation first introduced under Barack Obama SHAME! thepinknews.com/2026/04/28/don…

Vatican recognises the ‘pain’ experienced by LGBTQ+ Catholics in landmark report attitude.co.uk/news/vatican-r…

When LGBT+ Ugandans are victims of crime, they're scared to go to the police because of the Anti Homosexuality Act Instead of police protection, they risk abuse, beating & arrest Uganda must scrap this law & protect crime victims, not persecute them 76crimes.com/2026/05/05/uga…

Queerfeindlichkeit nimmt zu - Bundesregierung streitet über Regenbogenfahne zum 17. Mai schwulissimo.de/neuigkeiten/qu… #Queerfeindlichkeit #Regenbogenfahne #CSD2026 #LGBTQ #Pride

Das neue satirische Theaterstück "Die weisse Madonna von Einsiedeln" am Theater Basel setzt sich mit den Widersprüchen der lesbischen AfD-Politikerin Alice Weidel auseinander queer.de/bild-des-tages…

Judge orders Oregon to house trans inmates by gender identity despite Trump policy thepinknews.com/2026/05/01/ore…

While countries once targeted by American evangelical activism begin dismantling anti-LGBTQ+ laws, the United States is building new systems of restriction and surveillance, writes Josh Ackley. advocate.com/opinion/botswa…

Many LGBT people around the world don't even have the right to speak out. You may have never once heard their voices online. This map shows how strictly countries around the world censor LGBT topics. 🔴 Imprisonment as punishment 🟠 State-enforced 🟡 Fine as punishment 🟢 Varies by region 🔵 No censorship

🚨 URGENCE SÉNÉGAL Au Sénégal, la répression contre les personnes LGBT+ s’est brutalement aggravée. Arrestations, violences, rejets familiaux : derrière les lois et les discours, il y a des vies en danger. Avec STOP homophobie, nous sommes mobilisés pour aider concrètement les victimes. Depuis plusieurs semaines, nous recevons des demandes d’urgence : personnes chassées de chez elles, menacées, contraintes de fuir pour leur sécurité. 💔 Derrière chaque appel, une réalité : isolement, peur, précarité. 👉 Nous lançons une campagne de dons pour agir immédiatement. Les fonds permettront de financer : 🏠 l’hébergement d’urgence 🚑 la mise en sécurité 🚗 les déplacements ⚖️ l’accompagnement juridique 🤝 le soutien matériel et le relais avec des réseaux locaux Depuis le durcissement de la loi le 11 mars 2026, les risques se sont encore accrus. Certaines personnes risquent aujourd’hui jusqu’à 10 ans de prison. Ces dons ne sont pas symboliques. Ils permettent de protéger, d’accompagner, de sauver. 💛 Merci à toutes celles et ceux qui pourront donner, partager, relayer. Ne les laissons pas seules face à la répression. Lien HelloAsso 👉 urls.fr/Sm6k_N #Urgence #Sénégal #LGBT #LGBTQIA #DroitsHumains #STOPhomophobie #Solidarité #AideUrgente #StopLGBTphobie #AfriqueDeLOuest

The university is phasing out discussions of sexuality and gender in the classroom. advocate.com/news/texas-tec…

Amnesty International challenges Russia’s misuse of anti-extremism legislation attitude.co.uk/news/russian-c…

As per the official fundraising page, support could extend to international arrivals from countries where being openly LGBTQ+ is unsafe. attitude.co.uk/news/world/bel…